Blue Spotted Mud Hopper

Total elements in second dorsal fin 24-28 (mean = 27.0); caudal-fin length/SL 18.5-22.7% (mean = 20.4%); head length/SL 27.0-29.8% (mean = 28.0%); length of second dorsal fin base/SL 43.2-47.9% (mean = 45.0%) longitudinal scale count 90-136 (mean = 119); predorsal scales 30-53 (mean = 40.4).

Distinguished by the following characteristics: total elements in D2 24-28; length 27.0-29.8% SL ; length of D2 base 43.2-47.9% SL; first D2 element usually segmented and unbranched; longitudinal scale count 90-136; predorsal scales 30-53; lower jaw teeth notched (Ref. 5218).

Amphibious air-breather (Ref. 31184).